Mourinho reiterated that he was still keen to sign Michael Essien, but insists that he has the players to cope should Lyon refuse to agree a price for their star midfielder.

• 穆利尼奥又重申了他对埃辛的爱好，但是他也坚持有其他的选择，假如里昂拒绝切尔西对他们的中场的出价的话。